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Shingles is a viral illness that affects a variety of locations throughout the body. It most often causes a painful skin rash on the trunk, abdomen or torso. Less commonly, the rash can be found on the arms or legs. Shingles may also affect the head, face, eyes, mouth or ear.
The signs and symptoms of shingles usually affect only a small section of one side of your body. These signs and symptoms may include: 1  Pain, burning, numbness or tingling.2  Sensitivity to touch.3  A red rash that begins a few days after the pain. 4  Fluid-filled blisters that break open and crust over. 5  Itching.he signs and symptoms of shingles usually affect only a small section of one side of your body. These signs and symptoms may include: 1  Pain, burning, numbness or tingling. 2  Sensitivity to touch. 3  A red rash that begins a few days after the pain. 4  Fluid-filled blisters that break open and crust over.